The Best Driving Schools in Aptos

Looking for driving lessons in Aptos? We’ve put together a list of the best driving schools in the area. We also have Zutobi-vetted partner schools you can book lessons with in Aptos, so you can feel confident you’re learning safe driving skills for life.

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6 best driving schools in Aptos

Coastline academy
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Coastline Academy is a modern driving school offering convenient, high-quality education across multiple states with professional instructors.
Sterling driving school
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Sterling Driving School in Santa Cruz County offers excellent quality and services to ensure our students become safe drivers. Our comprehensive program focuses on developing fundamental skills and establishing good driving habits, necessary in today's aggressive roadways.
Wandering Kings Adventure Motorcycle School
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Our goal is to empower adventurers to explore. We cater to both experienced and novice riders, teaching you how to handle any terrain with confidence. We provide a supportive atmosphere for learning, experimentation, and connecting with other enthusiasts. Discover how far you and your motorcycle can go with our off-road training program, available in the San Jose, Livermore, and San Francisco Bay areas. Join us today!
17 Mile Driving School
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South Valley Driving School
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South Valley Driving School trains teens to be safe, skilled, and defensive drivers. Our private lessons ensure no other student in the car. We pick up at school and drop-off at home, school, or work. Weekend lessons are available with a consistent instructor. No deposit is required. Our reputable school provides excellent instruction for years. Get a completion certificate for free on the last lesson.
Surf Check Driving School
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SurfCheck Driving School in Santa Cruz County aims to provide an engaging Driver's Training, Behind-the-Wheel experience for all students. The program is designed to promote safety, skills, and knowledge of driving laws. Lessons are tailored to individual students' needs with parental input. The goal is to develop safe and competent drivers for the streets and highways of Santa Cruz and beyond.

California Driving Lesson Requirements

  • Under 18 (Ages 15–18)

    You need a permit to practice driving, which you get by passing a written knowledge test. When you have your permit, you can start driving under supervision.

    Teens must then complete the following:

    • 6 hours of professional in-car driving lessons with a licensed instructor from a DMV-approved school.
    • 50 hours of supervised driving practice with a parent or guardian (including 10 hours at night). Note: Any additional professional driving lessons beyond the 6-hour minimum can count toward the 50 required practice hours.
    Once you meet the requirements and have held your permit for at least 6 months, you can schedule your road test and get your license (which allows you to drive unsupervised).
  • Ages 18+

    • Professional driving lessons are not legally required for adults in California. You do not have mandated practice hours either.
    • You will, however, need an instruction permit to practice driving, which you get by passing the permit test. When you feel ready for the road test, you can schedule it to get your full license.
    Note: Even though professional driving lessons aren’t a strict requirement, they are highly recommended to help you learn safe, confident driving skills. They can also qualify you for possible insurance discounts or course credits.

Schedule Your Aptos Driving Lessons with our Partners Near You

  • Up to 2x higher first-time driving test pass rate (based on internal survey)
  • Home pickup and drop-off available in most of Aptos
  • Certified, licensed, and background-checked instructors
  • Modern cars with dual controls, safety cameras, and GPS tracking
  • Easy online booking and progress tracking
  • California DMV-licensed driving school

How It Works

1. Choose time, location, & date
Enter your ZIP code to see available driving lessons in your area.
2. Reserve lessons that work for you
Once you’ve found a good time & date for your lessons, you can reserve them immediately. You’ll receive a confirmation email and text message, along with other lesson instructions.
3. Start behind-the-wheel training
Learn everything from basic controls to safe, defensive driving with certified Aptos instructors. Each instructor has completed an intensive training course adhering to state standards (and beyond).
4. Get your driver’s license
Once you’ve completed the required hours, you’ll be prepared for the DMV road test. Once you pass, you’ll get your license.

Learn Key Skills

Rest assured, all necessary key driving skills are covered

Freeway Driving
Parking
Intersections
Changing Lanes
Passing
Nighttime Driving
Defensive Driving

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